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as in outspoken
being in the habit of telling the truth
at least the weatherman is honest and doesn't pretend to be able to predict the unpredictable
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
an area populated by honest and industrious farm folk
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as in ethical
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
an honest customer who doesn't hesitate to tell the cashier she's given him too much change
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as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
the sort of person who helps others from an honest desire to do good
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as in candid
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
appreciate your honest friends, who tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear
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as in conscientious
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
made an honest attempt to return the money she had found in the cafeteria
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as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a restaurant serving honest down-home Southern cooking
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an honest effort
honest work
an honest answer
honest communication
open communication
transparent communication
heartfelt communication
upfront communication
clear communication
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Recent Examples of honest
But the closure of the Standard wasn’t a huge loss, to be honest.
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
One practical step is to hold a quick, honest debrief to dissect feedback, reaffirm your mission and refine strategies while staying grounded in what sets you apart.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
This deeply moving, brutally honest vision of Somali life probes economic and familial anxieties with a brilliance that recalls great works of Italian neorealism.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
Read Next National Shelter is brutally honest about a puppy in need of a home.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
One practical step is to hold a quick, honest debrief to dissect feedback, reaffirm your mission and refine strategies while staying grounded in what sets you apart.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
This deeply moving, brutally honest vision of Somali life probes economic and familial anxieties with a brilliance that recalls great works of Italian neorealism.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
Read Next National Shelter is brutally honest about a puppy in need of a home.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honest
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Schlossberg, who is late President John F. Kennedy’s grandson and an outspoken Democratic advocate, has previously criticized Kennedy Jr. for being vocal about his anti-vaccine perspective.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2010, then-Rep. Ron Paul of Texas was outspoken in his suspicions regarding the gold's whereabouts.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The outgoing Chairman, Gen. Charles 'CQ' Brown, Jr., USAF, has served with distinction in a career spanning four decades of honorable service.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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As audiences continue to grow, the demand for authentic and ethical content has never been more important.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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But sometimes, staying is the more ethical choice, Rutgers philosophy professor Alex Guerrero told Morning Edition host A Martínez.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Color Purple should be the lasting career touchstone for both Goldberg and Winfrey, its genuine popularity sustained through perennial TV runs and word of mouth, despite critical and industry controversy.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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That said, the production design and visual effects are a genuine highlight, in particular Terry Notary’s movement choreography for the robots, which helps to better anthropomorphize the characters.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Then, one of my more candid friends asked everyone to share their salaries.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Agents were granted anonymity to encourage honest and candid answers.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Mowery recently launched Azure Road, a new culinary, travel, and lifestyle publication for conscientious consumers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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If the exemption is granted based on religious or personal belief, it is called a conscientious exemption.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The integrity of our legal system depends on accurate information and authentic legal authority.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Diners rave about its tacos, homemade salsa, and famous margaritas, and its burritos, while not entirely authentic, are unforgettable.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Violent, oppressive lies, carefully framed as logical, reasonable, truthful, and factual.—
Christine Winter,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Over the past few decades, conspiracy theories have emerged from time to time about whether the government is being truthful about the amount of gold stored there because of the fort’s high security.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Honest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honest. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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